Losing weight for Mickey

[acename]

Hi! I'd like to join.
Name: Alex
Age: 27
Start Date: 7/13/12
Height: 5'2"
Start Weight:138
Goal Weight:120
Disney Trip Date: 10/5/12
Diet Plan: less snacking, less carbs, no soda (not even diet)
Exercise: Some kind of cardio 30 minutes 4 days a week, strength 2 days a week

Exactly 12 weeks from today we leave for our trip. So that's about 1.5lbs a week, which isn't totally unreasonable.

Snacking is my biggest problem. We've been living with my parents for 2 months now while our new house is being built and I've gained 10 pounds in those 2 months. My mom buys way more snacks than I ever have. I'm the type just can't have temptation in the house, so I never bought them. Even though I told my mom I'd take care of the groceries while we're here, I can't tell her not to bring stuff home. So I guess that means I'm going to need to work on my will power. Hopefully this thread will give me some motivation.

 

[luvmikids]

joining this thread!

Age: 42
Location: Michigan
Type of diet: Cutting junk, atkisn, belly fat cure fast track
Exercise: zumba toning, core rhythms class, turbo jam, zumba, circuit training.
Start date: June 25, 2012
Goal: 135 by October 23 (Caribbean Beach)
Height: 5'7"
Weight at start: 160
Weight loss to date: 10
Current Weight: 150
pounds to lose: 15 pounds

 

[lovinmy2]

Weighed in Friday and was down 3.6lbs for the week. Yay! Made it down to 214. Went to a family reunion this weekend so a little scared to weigh this morning, but ready to get back at it.

 

[judypriv]

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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 264


Just checking in:

Judy
SW: 192.5
CW: 176.6
GW: 125
inches: - 26

What's up with me? I lost 2 lbs this week and I have been killing myself for 6 months to lose and hardly loose 1 lb a week! Not complaining!
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[mom2val]

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[DVCisME]

start 11-4-11 weight 277
goal weight 140 -165

todays weight 195.8 --- this is the first time in 10 years I have been under 200 pounds

Total weight loss of 81.2 pounds

still counting calories, eating healthy and working out- slow and steady wins the race right?

WOW!!!! Congrats!!!

 

[Couchy]

update...

starting weight: 190
original goal (sept 29): 165
current weight: 160
exercise: 30 min cardio/day, strength training 3x/week

i have been working my butt off (no pun intended) and have revised my goal!!!!

new goal (sept 29): 145
long term goal (jan 1, 2013): 130

Impressive

 

[disney212]

Looks like everyone is doing a good job! I have my test this morning and hopefully I will be allowed to restart my exercise next week! No gain but no loss this week. Without the exercise I am just glad to not have gained!

Name: Lane
Age: 45
Diet: Portion control
Exercise: hoping doctor will allow it after my test today!
Start date: June 15
Start weight: 250
Current weight: 244
Total lbs lost: 6
Pounds lost this week: 0
Pounds left to lose: 45
Goal before December trip: 199
Overall goal: 160

 

[disney212]

start 11-4-11 weight 277
goal weight 140 -165

todays weight 195.8 --- this is the first time in 10 years I have been under 200 pounds

Total weight loss of 81.2 pounds

still counting calories, eating healthy and working out- slow and steady wins the race right?

WOW! I hope to catch up with you soon!

 

[DVCisME]

Hi! I would love to join!

Age: 29
Diet: less snacking, eat regular meals
Challenges: Gluten-free, no time
Exercise: Elliptical, pedometer
Start Date: July 13, 2012
Start Weight 154
Current: Same
Goal: 135

We are headed to Disney August 25-Sept.1 for my 30th birthday. I would love to weigh 145. Then June 2013 we are going on our first Disney cruise for our 10th Anniversary and then is when I want to be 135.

I lost a pound! It's something right

 

[disney212]

I lost a pound! It's something right

Don't laugh a pound lost is one pound closer to your goal. We all lose weight 1 lb at a time! Keep up the good work!

 

[lovinmy2]

start 11-4-11 weight 277
goal weight 140 -165

todays weight 195.8 --- this is the first time in 10 years I have been under 200 pounds

Total weight loss of 81.2 pounds

still counting calories, eating healthy and working out- slow and steady wins the race right?

Congratulations! It's a great achievement.

 

[westcoastdisfan]

That is incredible! I hope to follow in your footsteps.

 

[hulagirl87]

Hi

Congratulations to all of you that have lost weight!

I'm here to join
Age: 37
Diet: less snacking! more veggies and fruit
Challenges: I'm a stay at home mom and feel like I snack too much since the kitchen is right there!
Exercise: walking
Start Date: July 22, 2012
Start Weight 157
Current: Same
Goal: 140


Our trip to Disney is in January. I would love to be 140 by then and I think I have enough time to do that. I feel like every day I pledge to be better and then I have a slip up and say,"oh, I'll start tomorrow" sigh. I just feel like I have no willpower!

 

[budafam]

I started before our last trip and lost 10 lbs. before we left. Then I gained back 20! We're booked for a trip in October (just me and my daughter) and I started a few weeks ago... I'm down 5 lbs. already... hoping this continues and I can lose another 15 before we leave!

 

[Couchy]

Every time I have a craving to go out to eat I come here and read so I am inspired to cook here

 

[judypriv]

Just checking in:

Judy
SW: 192.5
CW: 176.2
GW: 125
inches: - 26

16 lbs. down, 1 more to reach my first quarter weight

 

[disney212]

Just checking in:

Judy
SW: 192.5
CW: 176.2
GW: 125
inches: - 26

16 lbs. down, 1 more to reach my first quarter weight

Way to go! Keep up the great work!

 

[smiles33]

Checking in! Using My Fitness Pal has been amazing for me. Just wanted to share that in the past 2 weeks, I've already lost 6 pounds just by using My Fitness Pal and serving myself smaller portions. I'm absolutely thrilled with the fast progress. MFP confirmed that I was eating crazy huge portions. I use the 4" saucer plate of our dishware, instead of the old 8-10" plate, and much to my surprise, I'm actually satisfied! Instead of stuffing myself until I feel full, I fill the small plate with reasonable portions and then wait to see if I need another serving. I almost never take seconds now, even though I have always had this fear being hungry (which is why I used to eat more "just in case I get hungry later").

I feel empowered to be healthy and I'm amazed at the results especially since I've still indulged in "unhealthy" but delicious stuff like chicken tikka masala (heavy cream makes everything better!) and mango lassi at my favorite Indian restaurant, Afghan food (who knew MFP would have borani kadoo!), stir-fried Chinese food, cheese, lemon bar, and dark chocolate!). I added a weekend workout on DH's elliptical, just because I know the weekend is when we tend to go out to eat or otherwise indulge (red wine/beer). But I can surf on my iPad then so it hasn't been onerous at all.

Anyhow, I just had to share that I'm surprised that 2 weeks later I'm in a totally different mental state. My size 10 pants are already loose and I'm excited to look forward to trying on my size 8 (and maybe 6?) clothes that I haven't touched since before DDs were born! Although I do have hips that I never had before so who knows....Anyhow, I thought I'd share an update and maybe inspire others to try MFP.


Diet: same homemade healthy food, but smaller portions
Exercise: 2/week kickboxing class, 2/week Pilates class, bike riding, walking
Start date of diet/portion control: 7/6/12
Goal: 140
Weight at start of diet: 160
Weight loss to date: 6 pounds

 

[danicaca]

I too am using MFP, and love it! I have lost 21 pounds in 2 months, 50 more to go before our trip in May 2013! I know I can do it, and I am glad to see there are others with the same goals! After seeing pics of myself from our 2010 trip, I decided enough was enough! I want to lose weight not just for this trip, but for life! Of course, the trip is just giving me more motivation! Keep up the good work everyone!
Danica